be staggered

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

used to describe a state of being very shocked or surprised

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Examples (10)

  • I was staggered at her rudeness.
  • She is staggered by the sheer amount of work.
  • We were staggered to learn about the sudden resignation.
  • You'll be staggered when you hear the full story.
  • The audience was absolutely staggered by the magician's trick.
  • He was staggered by the unexpected turn of events.
  • Don't be staggered if they announce surprising news.
  • They had been staggered by the news long before I told them.
  • I am still staggered by the generosity of the community.
  • To be staggered by such an outcome is understandable.